Deck 148: Menopause

Question 1

A woman who has stopped having menstrual periods has vasomotor symptoms but does not want to use hormone replacement therapy. What measures will the provider recommend? (Select all that apply.)

A) Avoiding caffeine
B) Engaging in regular exercise
C) Having a glass of wine each evening
D) Keeping the house cool
E) Trying herbal remedies

Answer 1

A, B, D

Question 2

A 45-year-old woman has gone 120 days without a menstrual period. A pregnancy test is negative. What will the provider do, based on this symptom?

A) Evaluate for various causes of amenorrhea
B) Reassure her that this can be normal
C) Tell her she has developed early menopause
D) Tell her that this is likely perimenopause

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Shortly after the onset of menopause, a woman begins to show signs of osteopenia. The provider orders oral bazedoxifene combined with conjugated estrogen (BZA/CE). What will the provider tell her about the purpose of this treatment?

A) It will improve calcium absorption.
B) It will prevent further bone loss.
C) It will reduce the incidence of fractures.
D) It will reverse bone loss.

Answer 3

C